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Los Angeles Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Must-Have Pieces from Vivienne Westwood's Boutique Bridal Collection
LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Vivienne Westwood's bridal creations have long captivated brides with their daring elegance, and the recent debut of the brand's first dedicated bridal runway show at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week only deepens the allure. Rooted in the pioneering legacy of Dame Vivienne Westwood herself, this bridal collection invites brides to celebrate their individuality through couture-level craftsmanship. From dreamy gowns crafted in luxe Italian silks and breezy georgettes to avant-garde reinterpretations like the striking Madame de Pompadour dress, each piece tells a story. For brides looking to make a bold statement while honoring tradition, we've rounded up our favorite pieces from the Vivienne Westwood ready-to-wear bridal boutique. The silhouette of the Nova Cora Mini dress takes inspiration from the popular Nova Cora dress, offering a soft sweetheart neckline on the corseted bodice, complete with the 'Charming Roses' embroidery that enhances the elegance of the piece. View At Vivienne Westwood The Mini Bagatelle Dress's structured silhouette features a cinched waist, with a romantic neckline highlighted by draped fabric that sweeps across the shoulders. The full mini skirt, with deep pleats, conceals hidden pockets. View At Vivienne Westwood Featuring a corset reminiscent of fashionable high society women of the 15th-century, this dress has a scoop neckline that sweeps across the shoulders and cinches at the waist, complete with an A-line skirt that wraps around the body with structured folds that converge at the back and extend into a sweeping train. View At Vivienne Westwood The piece draws inspiration from the traditional fishu, a square cloth historically worn to fill a low neckline, and has been reimagined this season with a sleeved, hooded silhouette, allowing it to be worn over a gown or tucked into the neckline, serving as either a veil or a shoulder wrap for additional coverage. View At Vivienne Westwood The signature Belle Heart Frame purse has a soft leather finish, complete with a metallic crinkle texture, lending an air of faded nostalgia. View At Vivienne Westwood Designed in a tiered silhouette, it features a flowing train that cascades elegantly to the floor. The silver-tone plated comb is gentle on the hair and flexible, allowing for easy adjustment to complement the bride's hairstyle. View At Vivienne Westwood The Three Row Pearl Bas Relief choker draws inspiration from classic pearl jewellery, incorporating Vivienne's distinctive approach of fusing punk aesthetics with historical influences. The design features a central two-dimensional orb adorned with white crystals View At Vivienne Westwood The Gathered Tulle sleeves feature a semi-sheer finish with soft ruched details across the design, accentuating the long-sleeve silhouette. The design receives a glove-like fit, complete with tonal stitching running along the seams. View At Vivienne Westwood Click here for more information on Vivienne Westwood
New York Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
A Van Cleef & Arpels Watch That Took Nearly 1,300 Hours to Make
First of Its Kind, Last of Its Kind tells the story of an exceptional accessory and the archival piece that inspired it. In the 1660s, decorative brooches and ribbons began appearing on the bodices of women's clothing in Europe. A century later, Marie Antoinette wore frilled trimmings on her coronation robes and Madame de Pompadour, the chief mistress of King Louis XV, tied lacelike collars around her neck. When Van Cleef & Arpels opened in Paris's Place Vendôme in 1906, one of its first orders was for a gem-encrusted bow-shaped brooch. In 1918, the house produced a black onyx and diamond broche noeud, or knotted pin; this was followed in 1926 by a round, Art Deco-inspired clip with a fluttering band of diamonds that mimicked a swatch of silk. During World War II, the company, unable to obtain as many precious stones, improvised with pendant bows featuring intricate gold lacework that resembled flowers and tulle fringes.
